Background
Rubin, Joel Edward was born on September 5, 1928 in Cleveland. Son of Morris and Pearl (Jacobs) Rubin.
Rubin, Joel Edward was born on September 5, 1928 in Cleveland. Son of Morris and Pearl (Jacobs) Rubin.
Bachelor of Science, Case Institute of Technology, 1949; Master of Fine Arts, Yale University, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1960.
Executive vice president Kliegl Brothers Lighting, New York City, 1954-1985. Principal consultant Joel E. Rubin & Associates, 1985-1993. Principal consultant theater planning Artec Consultant Inc., 1993—2005.
Principal consultant Joel E. Rubin & Associate, since 2005.
Member College of Fellows of America Theatre, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington. Fellow American Theatre Association (vice president 1961-1963), United States Institute of Theatre Technology (president 1963-1964). Member American National Theatre Academy (board directors 1971-1975), International Theatre Institute of the United States (board directors 1975-1979), National Council of Arts and Government (board directors 1975-1979), International Organization Theatre Architects and Scenographers (United States chairman, representative 1968-1998, president 1971-1979, Gold medal award 1996), Illuminating Engineering Society.
Married Lucille Schutmaat, December 18, 1953. Children: Brian G., Jennifer L., Rebecca R.